IHL: Deferment for Self Study ?

wLwL SG

sigh this is my 1st msg i send out...tio reject.now must study ite and retake o level at the same time...isnt there no way ?i am only 17 this year going 18 on sept.

and private school dun accept ppl le rite?and if still can go for 2 sub only?

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Dear Edmund,

Thank you for your email.

With regards to your query,

As you will be doing a self study for your "O" level ,CMPB will not approve of your deferment request as you will need to be in a Government or private institution for the deferment request to be granted.
Cut off age is below 18 as of the course start date.

If you need further assistance, you may wish to visit our website at www.ns.sg or contact us at 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767). If you are calling from overseas, please dial +65 6567 6767.

We look forward to serving you better.

With regards,

Lorenze Tian
Customer Service Officer
NS Call Centre
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SR Remarks: -----Original Message-----

From:[email protected]
Sent:02/19/09 20:17:03
To:<[email protected]>
Cc:
Subject:Re: Service Request 1-48987473

Thanks for the reply,self studying going to register for the exam at 9 March
to 21 March 2009. when it open for private student.

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From: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:09 PM
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: Service Request 1-48987473

> Dear Edmund,
>
> Thank you for your email.
>
> With regards to your query,
>
> Can we check with you, where do you intend to take your "O" level private
> school , government school or self study (Private),the date the course is
> going commence.
>
> If you need further assistance, you may wish to visit our website at
> www.ns.sg or contact us at 1800-eNSNSNS (1800-3676767). If you are
> calling from overseas, please dial +65 6567 6767.
>
> We look forward to serving you better.
>
>
> With regards,
>
> Lorenze Tian
> Customer Service Officer
> NS Call Centre
>

SR Remarks: -----Original Message-----

From:[email protected]
Sent:02/19/09 19:44:56
To:<[email protected]>
Cc:
Subject:Deferment.

hi,

I am writing in to ask is it possible to defer ns to pursue 0 evel I am still 17 going 18 this year at sept...recently I put a electronic course at yishun ite and the deferment was approved.I wanted to ask if it is possible to retake O levels if I don't admit into the ite or going to a private school?I am retaking 2 subjects math and science and it will be good if I can concentrate on this 2 with outside tuition. If I study in the ite course I might not be able to concentrate in both side, this is my greatest fear as people keep telling me it is very hard.

so I am asking it I could be defer from ns to pursue my O level this year. I got 3 Olevel credits from last year.
I am really keen on passing this time and be admitted to a poly.
Please help me!.

I am looking forward for a reply soon! thanks!.

skythewood SG

happy enlisting...

By the way, show this email for what, mr edmund sim wei lun, whose email is [email protected]

like, no point.

wLwL SG

eac SG

Source: www.ns.sg

Register for NS - General Information
Deferment for Full-time Studies

Under the Enlistment Act, NS liable persons are enlisted at the earliest opportunity upon turning 18 years old. For those who are studying, MINDEF does allow some flexibility for them to complete their full-time studies up to the GCE 'A' Level or Polytechnic Diploma (or their equivalent), both locally and overseas, before enlisting for NS.

Local Studies

GCE 'A' Level Studies

NS liable persons will be granted deferment for GCE 'A' Level studies (and its equivalent) if they are able to commence the course before 19 years old (for Secondary 4 Express Stream students) or 20 years old (for Secondary 5 Normal Stream students) as at 1st January of the course commencement year.

Exceptions may be considered for students who do not meet these deferment cut-off ages, but are able to gain admission into Junior Colleges and Centralised Institutes.

NS liable persons may be granted deferment to pursue GCE 'A' level studies at private schools registered with MOE if they are able to commence their courses before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.

Persons who have obtained less than 3 H2 passes (excluding Knowledge & Inquiry) or failed in GP in one sitting of the GCE 'A' Level examination will be allowed further deferment to repeat their GCE 'A' Level studies on a full-time basis, subject to one repeat only.

Polytechnic Diploma Studies

NS liable persons will be granted deferment for Polytechnic Diploma studies (and its equivalent) if they are able to commence the course before 19 years old (for Secondary 4 Express Stream students) or 20 years old (for Secondary 5 Normal Stream and Institute of Technical Education students) as at 1st January of the course commencement year.

Equivalent diploma courses would include those offered by the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), the La Salle-SIA College of the Arts and the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC).

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Certificate Studies

NS liable persons will be granted deferment for NITEC or Higher NITEC courses if they are able to commence the course before 19 years old (for Secondary 4 Express and Normal Stream students) or 20 years old (for Secondary 5 Normal Stream students) as at 1st January of the course commencement year.

Institute of Technical Education (ITE) Diploma Studies

NS liable persons who completed NITEC in Precision Engineering and Higher NITEC in Mechanical Engineering, will be granted deferment for Technical Engineer Diploma (TED) programme if they are able to commence the course before 20 years old as at 1st January of the course commencement year. They will be granted deferment to complete the academic phase and be enlisted for full-time NS. Thereafter, they can commence the work experience required for the course.

GCE 'O' and 'N' Level Courses

NS liable persons will generally be granted deferment to pursue GCE 'O' and 'N' level courses at government, government-aided or independent secondary schools.

NS liable persons may be granted deferment to pursue GCE 'O' or 'N' level courses at private schools registered with MOE if they are able to commence their courses before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.

An extension of deferment may be granted for those who wish to repeat their GCE 'N' or 'O' level studies on a full-time basis, subject to one repeat only.

Private Courses

NS liable persons will generally be granted deferment to pursue full-time courses at private institutions (not leading to a degree qualification) if they are able to commence the course before 18 years old as at the date of course commencement.

Overseas Studies

NS liable persons will be granted deferment for overseas studies (up to GCE 'A' level or Polytechnic Diploma or their equivalent) if they are able to commence the course before 17 and a half years old as at the date of course commencement. They will be required to apply for an exit permit for overseas trips of 3 months and longer and will be required to furnish a bond of $75,000 or an amount equivalent to 50% of the combined annual gross income of both parents for the preceding year, whichever is higher.

Application for Deferment

NS liable persons may apply for deferment online at the NS portal (http://www.ns.sg) during NS registration and pre-enlistment documentation.

Those applying for deferment to pursue local studies may be randomly selected to furnish documentary proof for verification. If selected, they will be required to submit to CMPB a letter from their school certifying their enrolment, their course of study as well as their course commencement and completion dates.

Those applying for deferment to pursue overseas studies must submit to CMPB a letter from their school certifying their enrolment, their course of study as well as their course commencement and completion dates. In addition, they must submit their parents' Income Tax Notices of Assessment (both local and overseas) for the preceding year.

Those who subsequently wish to pursue or switch to a new course or institution must seek prior approval from CMPB.

Notes: The information provided in this website are general guidelines. For further details, you may wish to contact the MINDEF eServices Centre at [email protected] or Tel: 1800-3676767 (eNSNSNS).

wLwL SG

then am i able to register for private school now? for only 2 subject?

An extension of deferment may be granted for those who wish to repeat their GCE 'N' or 'O' level studies on a full-time basis, subject to one repeat only.

what it meant?it still does need a school?

i just want to retake o level w/o school self study.

eac SG

then am i able to register for private school now? for only 2 subject?

An extension of deferment may be granted for those who wish to repeat their GCE 'N' or 'O' level studies on a full-time basis, subject to one repeat only.

what it meant?it still does need a school?

i just want to retake o level w/o school self study.

You have been given an official reply in the email from CMPB already...
Read their replies...

Judging from the CMPB replies, yes, you do need to register with a private school, no matter what.

To register with a private school, call the schools up and ask directly for a direct and official answer.

wLwL SG

ok.what about private schools? can i take only 2 sub there?and still can register now?

skythewood SG

ok.what about private schools? can i take only 2 sub there?and still can register now?

You know who to ask, don't you?

[email protected]

eac SG

ok.what about private schools? can i take only 2 sub there?and still can register now?

To register with a private school, call the schools up and ask directly for a direct and official answer.